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Collected Works of Paul Valery, Volume 6 Playlist
by Paul Valéry
22 tracks
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Mar 9, 2026
This playlist mirrors the intellectual and introspective nature of Paul Valéry’s "Collected Works, Volume 6," blending cerebral lyricism with balanced, contemplative moods. The mix of instrumental and vocal tracks reflects the duality of Monsieur Teste’s detached yet personal mind, incorporating diverse styles that evoke thoughtful analysis, philosophical reflection, and subtle emotional undercurrents without overwhelming the reader’s focus.
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22 songs
1
They're Coming! The Birds!
Ulver · Neverland
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2
Polaris
Judah Earl · Infinite
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3
That Home
The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur
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4
Sonata in A Major, Op. Posthumus, D. 959: II. Andante
Bruce Hungerford · Schubert: Piano Masterpieces
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5
Elegy For The Arctic
Ludovico Einaudi · 12 Songs From Home
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6
Bær
Hildur Guðnadóttir · Saman
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Glassworks: Opening
Philip Glass · Philip Glass: Piano Works
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8
In a Landscape
John Cage · My Music Garden
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9
The Chair
Angelo Badalamenti · The Chair
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10
Dream 13 (minus even)
Max Richter · From Sleep
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The Sinuous Ribbon
Mapstation · Distance Told Me Things To Be Said
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12
I Am Sitting in a Room
Alvin Lucier · Alvin Lucier: Two Circles
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13
Echoes Of Time
Niki Rieth · Echoes Of Time
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14
Familiar
Agnes Obel · Citizen of Glass
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15
First Breath After Coma
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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16
dlp 5.8
William Basinski · The Disintegration Loops III (Remastered)
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17
Quiet Depths
Solar Sonar · Deep Current
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18
Behind the World
Balmorhea · Clear Language
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19
Opening
Philip Glass · Hope Street Tunnel Blues: Music for Piano By Philip Glass and Alvin Curran
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20
night
Julianna Barwick · Circumstance Synthesis
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21
Pedro kocsmája (Original title: HISTORIA DE UN AMOR )
Nagy Mulatós · Nagy Mulatós Lemez 2009
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